Do's and Don'ts for Seniors and a College Scholarship

More thoughts from the high school lessons. Seniors, keep your focus on a great season whether you have a college set or are still waiting.

Some things to think about if you are serious about your college baseball future from:

DO: Be a LEADER for your teammates. College scouts can pick up on individuality on the field in a minute.

DO: Keep your composure on the field even in the toughest of times. College and pro scouts like to see how you react on the mound after you give up a few hits and maybe an error. Statistics can't show this trait and many times it is exactly this that makes or breaks your opportunity to go tho the college of your dreams.

DO: Stay on your conditioning and throwing routine. Even if you already have your scholarship in hand! This is the first piece of a much bigger story if you want it to be. Keep good work habits so the jump to the next level is easier.

DON'T: Think you can relax after you have you college choice set. Many times there is a let down because college is all set and the senior year is "not important". This is not a good mind set! Start working harder and prove to everyone you are the high quality player your scholarship represents.

DON'T: Think you won't get to a better college just because you haven't made your choice by your senior season. Often colleges have openings which have not been filled because recruited players chose another college. These coaches will be around and will be seriously recruiting so be prepared to get out of the blocks quickly this season!

DON'T: Take opponents for granted. You can always compete with yourself and try to improve on weaknesses on those days when the opponent is, on paper, less than successful. Some of the hardest games to pitch are the ones where you are expected to win easily. Play each inning hard, like it's a championship. It will show in your level of play.